Noyan Rona’s unceasing devotion to Shanghai’s development

In 2012, Noyan was honored as an honorary citizen of Shanghai. Once in an interview, he said that was his biggest wish and his most cherished honor. “In 2005, I won the Magnolia Gold Award. I waited for 7 years before receiving the honorary citizenship. The citizenship is not awarded every year. As far as I know, many of the past honored citizens are no longer living in Shanghai. So I cherish this title all the more.” Today, his wish has come true. When asked about his next wish, Noyan replied that he is willing to become a Shanghai CPPCC and continue contributing to the city’s urban governance and development and voicing his suggestions.

(Noyan’s summary of China’s reform and opening up: The past 40 years of reform and opening up have been a wonder created by the wise Chinese people.)

Story by Wu Qiong

Cameraman: Fan Yicheng